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A colour transparency from Cecil Beaton’s archives, part of the National Portrait Gallery’s exhibition celebrating his work. Photo: The Condé Nast Archive, New York
Art

3 must-visit European exhibitions presenting photography and fashion

Enjoy the work of photographers Cecil Beaton and Erwin Olaf, as well as a retrospective marking a century of art deco in Paris.

From our archives

In pictures: Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations from the 1970s to 90s

Food and Drinks

They spent decades at Metropol. Then it shuttered

Food and Drinks

The last days of the Metropol

The 1,200-seat restaurant was the epitome of Hong Kong’s boom years of the 1980s and 90s. Last month it closed.

Dim sum cart auntie Wong Yiu-fong has worked at the restaurant for more than two decades. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
From our archives

In pictures: when Ocean Terminal welcomed the world, from the 1960s to the 90s

Ocean Terminal was visited by Queen Elizabeth, with the most luxurious cruise liners and navy ships alike docking at the pier.

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Xiaomi unveils 17-series smartphones, ramps up efforts in premium handset market

The Xiaomi 17-series models feature a thin design and a new imaging system co-developed with partner Leica.

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Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week: Demna’s first Gucci collection is celebrated in a short film

Spring/summer 2026 collection La Famiglia ‘marks the genesis of a new Gucci era: unapologetically sexy, extravagant and daring’.

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Demi Moore in The Tiger, a film directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn for Gucci spring/summer 2026. Photo: Handout
Artist's Studio

Nudes, nightclubs and nostalgia: Kary Kwok on life behind the lens

The artist on finding his photographic footing in London’s 1980s queer scene, and the evolution of Hong Kong’s LGBTQ community.

From our archives

In pictures: what Hong Kong’s mobile phones of the 1980s and 90s looked like

Oversized, aspirational and impossible to ignore. First-gen mobile phones in Hong Kong were, most of all, status symbols.

Style Edit

Style shoot: Gucci’s autumn/winter 2025 collection

The Italian house took inspiration from the 1960s and 70s to unveil shimmering suits and classic shapes this season.

Gucci’s autumn/winter 2025 collection. Photography: Myrthe Giesbers
From our archives

In pictures: when Disneyland opened in Hong Kong in 2005

Jacky Cheung goofed around with Mickey Mouse at the park’s castle topping ceremony, and fans queued for the Orbitron ride on opening day on September 12, 2005.

Mickey and Minnie Mouse perform on stage with other characters in front of the castle of Sleeping Beauty at the official opening of Hong Kong Disneyland on September 12, 2005. Photo: SCMP Archives
Art

Award-winning Hong Kong photojournalist Nicole Tung on the power of images

The 15th Carmignac Photojournalism Award winner talks about documenting everything from the war in Syria to illegal fishing in Thailand.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

‘I made 8 paintings in an hour’: Hong Kong actor Simon Yam’s artistic side

The Hong Kong film and TV superstar shares what inspires him to paint and how his art is interconnected ahead of his photography exhibition.

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From our archives

In pictures: the underworld’s gates open for Hungry Ghost Festival

Incense fills the streets and bamboo theatres are erected ... here’s a look at how Hong Kong has marked the return of the spirits over the years.

People burning paper offerings and incense on the street to appease the spirits during the Hungry Ghosts Festival in Hong Kong, in 1986. Photo: SCMP Archives
Fashion

5 must-see fashion exhibitions, from Downton Abbey looks to Chinese silk

From legendary film and TV costumes in London to the history of Chinese silk in Hong Kong, inspired exhibits abound this September.

Kate Moss at the Ritz in Paris, in a Vogue photoshoot inspired by Marie Antoinette in 2012. Photo: Handout
Artist's Studio

What does power look like in a girl’s world? Lean Lui has an idea

Known for her cinematic portraits of friends and family, the Hong Kong photographer explores beauty, vulnerability and power.

On Our Radar

Inside Horst P. Horst’s vision and the photographs that defined a century of style

A retrospective at City of Dreams Macau explores Horst P. Horst’s iconic work, from the Mainbocher Corset to surrealist collaborations and portraits of the era’s most recognisable names.

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From our archives

In pictures: the enduring appeal of Hong Kong’s herbal tea shops

Chinese herbal teas may be bitter, but they are said to have health benefits – even Chris Patten drank them.

Former Hong Kong governor David Wilson tries a bowl of Chinese herbal tea during his visit to Mei Foo Sun Chuen. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

In pictures: cruise ships in Hong Kong during the 1970s and 80s

Hong Kong has long been a popular port of call for leisure travellers.

Style Edit

Style Edit: The Gucci Portrait Series celebrates individual identity

Gucci’s autumn/winter 2025 campaign includes shots by American photographer Catherine Opie that capture the models’ identities.

From our archives

In pictures: in streets or salons, Hong Kong barbers make the cut

Whether it’s on the roadside or at a high-end hair salon, here’s how Hongkongers have been styling it out since the 1970s.

A street barber serves Western customers in Central, in 1994. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s family-run stores through the decades

Before Hong Kong became dominated by the likes of Wellcome and ParknShop, neighbourhoods were served by corner shops like these ones.

A small grocery store at Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, in 1989. Photo: SCMP Archives
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Chinese drone giant DJI launches its first entry in the 360-degree camera market

This marks DJI’s major push into the broader photography market, where it competes against vendors like Insta360.

From our archives

In pictures: when Hong Kong was the centre of toy manufacturing

There was a time when the toys of children all around the world bore the stamp ‘Made in Hong Kong’.

Fame and celebrity

Meet The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s artist wife, Yelena Yemchuk

Ukrainian-born Yemchuk relocated to the United States as a child and pursued art and photography, and she shares two daughters with the Marvel actor.

Yelena Yemchuk is the wife of The Bear star Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Photo: Getty Images
From our archives

In pictures: Central Market has been serving Hong Kong for almost almost 170 years

Originally established as a bazaar for locals, the market has evolved with the city around it.

Workers prepare chickens before the market opens in August 1998. Photo: SCMP Archives
What to do in Hong Kong

‘Life 4 Cuts’ Korean photo booth trend hits Hong Kong – 4 to try

The photo craze popular with Gen Z is popping up everywhere. Here are four booths to try, featuring otome figures, vintage props and more.

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s long lost landmark buildings

They once shaped Hong Kong’s skyline and community – now, only memories remain of these architectural gems.

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